Today’s Public Policy Form featured Ed Sweeney, the Deputy Director of Permit Services and Mike Mitchell, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator from the Department of Building Inspection. They covered two important topics: the permitting process, and how to prepare your business for an earthquake.

Obtaining permits:

Three types of permits: Building, Electrical, and Plumbing.

Permits without plans are usually processed on the same day at 1660 Mission Street.

Permits with plans take longer and require a plan check as well as approval.

Among the most important take-aways on how to prepare your building for an earthquake: